jan 1, 1942 - Bracero Program (1942)
Description:
- Growers argued that WWII would bring labor shortages to low-paying agricultural jobs- Brought 4.6 million Mexican immigrants to work, per FDR's executive order
- Workers were not paid well, endured arduous labor conditions
- Millions of Bracero workers deported after the program ended
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1942
Now
~ 83 years ago